Monday, July 11, 2011

As we are passing the summer days, I spend time listening to the endless chatter of my2 almost 9-yr olds. I notice a few holes in the learning and where a bit more helpmight be needed.

They are both reading daily as they love it! So, this is helping them progress on.I had planned on continuing the multiplication tables and will start this in the next weekor so.

We did a time review, as one of my girls was not quite getting how to tell the timeon an analog clock. I found a pretend clock with moveable hands I had purchased years ago and after a few minutes and lessons, she gets it!It is amazing how when they are ready or just need a small review, the learninghappens magically!

I also got them each a spiral notebook where they can write messages to me. This is a great way to keep the writing going. I gave one of my girls 4 words (just picked any!) and she had to create a short story (3-4 sentences) using those words. Really fun! And she came back for more ;)

I have sifted through my stack of books for planning grade 3 and discovered a LARGE pileof guides and stories I never got to during 2nd grade. I perused through and saw some thingsI know would be beneficial. My solution? Use them as a review this summer or during those first weeks of the new school year.

I probably will do some of it this summer in a very casual way. Not "Here is our lesson". I may just start reading a story or draw a few words on a black board.

It is so nice to just know their skills so well, I can tweak or add as needed. More benefitsof homeschooling!

Would love to hear how your summer planning is going...leave a comment if you have a minute

Thursday, July 7, 2011

We started sewing this lovely bunting with out friends from Atlanta.Here are the steps we followed if you are interested in making one. It was verybasic if you have some sewing skills. I have always wanted to make one and now I planto do more for other festivals and seasons!